Overview

The shop was recently donated $1,200 from DeepSouth con. This money comes without strings and we're doing ok finance wise (but don't stop donation!) so the board has decided to pass the savings on to you the member!

We've divided the money up to 4 pools of $300. We're going to use this wiki page to accept proposals to vote on what you want to do with the money. This can include shop improvements, tool purchases, anything that boosts shop moral (and is legal in the state of Alabama). Add your proposal to this page so that all will know. Make sure it includes a deadline of when this project will be completed and a detailed explanation of what you plan to do with one of the $300 pools. Feel free to include multiple proposals, but make sure they're ones that you and other named members can carry out. Each proposal should cover who (as in project leader and helpers), what (project details), when (start and completion dates), where (where in the shop this will live, where your event will take place, etc.) and why (why do you think this will improve the shop).

You're encouraged to vote for the four (4) best proposals. Add your name to the Votes line for no more than four (4) proposals. Voting and proposal suggestions end in September before the date of the next meeting. Money will be allocated at the September monthly meeting.

How Much: At around $87.99 each we can get 3 for $263.97 with free shipping.

Votes: ramgarden, omegix.2, opticron, strages

Big Shop Heater

Who: Everyone?

What: Purchase 1 or 2 giant electric shop/work site heater to place in the main shop area to heat the area. Example: http://goo.gl/BNwm3 However at 4000 watts this might run the power bill up too high? Thoughts?

How Much: Two to five hundred dollars, with the difference to be covered by Candleknight and any other participating parties.

Votes: Candleknight, Omegix.3, strages

Glass Working Setup A

Who: Tuttle

What: This proposal for the 300 wing-wangs is to set up a glassworking area at the shoppe for the purpose of fabricating glassworks like sculptures, small scientific glass tools, glass tobacco pipe making, bead making, art, jewlery, or adding glass to projects.

When: Immediately following funding purchasing the kit happens, when it arrives an area will be setup in the arts and crafts lab the week following arrival of the kit, additional tools and glass will be purchased within the following month, then within 3-5 months if there is a large enough interest a class on glass working will be taught by tuttle. (hoping to see full completion of glass working area by late fall)

Where: In the arts and crafts section of the shoppe by the ventilation fan.

Why: The shoppe already has a nice selection of wood working, some metal working, and fabricating equipment but lacks some more common material working for artistic purposes.

How Much: $420.00 the remaining $120.00 + S&H will be covered by tuttle. (if interested members wish to donate to this project to upgrade the project they may, but it is not necessary)

Glass Working Option B

What: A glass working fusing kiln, for doing glass working. Things like, sculpture, bead making, art, jewelry and adding to the glass working area etc.

When: Upon successful funding* And by the end of fall.

Where: Arts and crafts area

Why: The shoppe already has a nice selection of wood working, some metal working, and fabricating equipment but lacks some more common material working for artistic purposes.

How Much: $424.00 + S&H. The remaining $124.00 + S&H will be covered by tuttle (if interested members wish to donate to this project they may, but it is not necessary)(*IF both projects some how simultaneously get funded then the kiln installation will take place one month later)

*Glass Working additional supplies/accessories to A/B

Who: Tuttle

What: This proposal is here if there is a high enough demand for a glass working area to add additional tools, glass, and supplies to either of the other glass working setups. Including forms, shaping tools, multiple kinds of glass, bead making rods and sharpers, jewelry making accessories, etc. Basically completing the necessary items needed to set up the glass working area 100%

When: By the end of fall

Where: Arts and crafts area

Why: The shoppe already has a nice selection of wood working, some metal working, and fabricating equipment but lacks some more common material working for artistic purposes.

How Much: $300.00 in additional materials, tools, supplies for glass work projects. (if interested members wish to donate to this project they may; to help complete the setup.)